JAMB Literature in English 2024 Question 36

Question 36

Set Text: A Midsummer Night's Dream

William Shakespeare's The Midsummer Night's Dream: The play opens with the upcoming marriage of which couple?

  1. A.Oberon and Titania
  2. B.Theseus and Hippolyta
  3. C.Lysander and Hermia
  4. D.Demetrius and Hermia.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Theseus and Hippolyta)

Explanation

The first scene shows Duke Theseus of Athens looking forward to his wedding to Hippolyta, queen of the Amazons.